Preparing you for ascitic interventions

Ascites Procedures

People frequently present with ascites to hospital. Early diagnostic ascitic aspiration is an essential intervention to help establish the correct diagnosis and management plan.
Paracentesis is commonly used in acute general, and more specialised hospital environments, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
The Mastery Pathway videos and reading pack are the beginning of your journey to competence in these skills.

Diagnostic ascitic aspiration

Paracentesis